Studied by 3 people
"a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner!" - Stave 1
Scrooge is presented negatively created through the long list of unpleasant adjectives that are being used to modify the noun “sinner”.
“He went to church” – Stave 4
Scrooge going to church suggests he is no longer a sinner but somewhere on the way to atoning for those sins and making amends.
"It was cold, bleak, biting weather" - Stave 1
Scrooge is presented as unfriendly & unpleasant through the connotations of the adjectives, “bleak” and “biting.”
“No fog, no mist” – Stave 5
The fog and mist, which could reflect Scrooge’s tendency to keep people at a distance from him, have been dispelled suggesting a positive change.
'"Bah!" said Scrooge, "Humbug!"' Stave 1
Scrooge has a dismissive attitude towards Christmas is evidenced by how he replies.
"It was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well" - Stave 5
His newfound appreciation for Christmas is revealed in the final stave.
“Decrease the surplus population.” - Stave 1
Completely rejects the idea of giving to others even though he is aware that may mean that they will die.
“Quickening his pace” - Stave 1
Demonstrates how generous Scrooge has become as he actively seeks out the charity representatives and goes out of his way to make a sizable donation which really shows how determined he is to atone for his past sins.
“No more! … No more… Show me no more!” - Stave 2
Shows rejection to the lesson suggesting his mind is closed.
Made clear by the repetition of “no more”.
“Tell me if Tiny Tim will live.” – Stave 3
Scrooge showing an interest he had never felt before of course shows him becoming more sympathetic.
Scrooge is pressing the Ghost of Christmas Present for more information.
Suggests Scrooge's attitude towards the spirits and their lessons has changed.
He has gone from rejecting their teachings to seeking out more information from them.
Creates the impression that Scrooge isn’t entirely convinced by the teachings.
“Is that so, Spirit?" - Stave 4
Scrooge asks it a question rather than demanding it gives him more information.
Scrooge is not only seeking to learn from the spirits but that he is respecting their authority as his teachers.
Suggests Scrooge is receptive of the lessons that they will provide him.
"eager, greedy, restless, motion in the eye" - Stave 2
Scene in which bell terminates their engagement.
Scrooge has not always been ruthlessly greedy, and that money has not always been the most significant part of his life.
"You are changed. When it was made, you were another man." - Stave 2
Scrooge got engaged when they were poor and content.
No longer the case for Scrooge.
Scrooge's avarice isn't just something that sits inside of him it is apparent for the entire world to see.
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